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At Reliant we love to see our missionaries employees called into greater opportunities. On On a regular basis our missionaries employees sense God is calling them from the US U.S. to an international ministry. This page is intended to help you understand the steps along the way and the timeline needed. . The transfer process includes an assessment and a Hiring Decision between Reliant and the leadership of the international ministry. That decision may result in identifying areas in which the employee needs to develop before being invited to this new role. The employee is only free to announce a change and officially raise funds for the new ministry after the hiring decision has resulted in a New Ministry Offer. For these reasons, we encourage current employees to communicate wisely to friends, family and ministry partners. Helpful language includes comments like: "I believe God is calling me, and I've started a discernment process with my leadership"; "I hope to be released to an international assignment"; "Our hope and dream is to minister internationally, and we are preparing ourselves for that"; and "We hope you will continue supporting us if we are released to our new ministry."
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Steps in the Transfer Process
The process for a current U.S. missionary employee with Reliant to transfer to an International role includes the following main stages:
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Therefore, an abbreviated "refresh" assessment process will be completed at go.reliant.org. Missionaries can feel free to start a new application now and reach out to our Assessment Coordinator at go@reliant.org to abbreviate the application. A Refresh application will include: Documentation (application)Application
Interview ProcessSupervisor Interview
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A potential international candidate will go through up to 3 interviews.
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Decision
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New Ministry Offer
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A new ministry offer is an affirmation that the |
employee is well-suited for the new role |
and that Reliant and the new ministry leadership believe God's blessing is on the transition. |
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employee will be released to work |
out their plans for release and transition from their current ministry. In most cases, the |
employee is carrying responsibilities that need to be transitioned to other people, and we expect our |
employees to leave well by making the space for a healthy transition. |
In best-case scenarios, Reliant hopes that the current ministry views themselves as "senders." |
One aspect of that is that the current ministry continues to supervise the transitioning |
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fundraising and international preparation season. |
Not every ministry situation can allow for that. |
If the current ministry is not able or willing to provide oversight, Reliant will look to the receiving ministry to provide this oversight. |
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International Orientation
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international team, they will need to be oriented to many of the unique distinctives of the international program. Usually they will attend an International DNA held directly after virtual trainings. In cases when this is not possible, they will need to schedule a call with the International Liaison. During an orientation, we will cover topics such as:
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Typically, US-based employees will need to raise additional funds for their international assignment, both monthly and one-time expenses. Once International Transfers have determined thier new support goal, they Missionarieswill be required to raise:
The amount of time needed for this fund-raisingfundraising varies greatly depending on things like the amount of funding currently developed ,and the amount of time the missionaryemployee can give to the process. Once you reach your goal, you will be approved to buy plane tickets and leave! |
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Reliant Missionaries employees who are serving internationally for more than 9 months are required to have Cross Cultural cross-cultural training. Usually Usually Reliant Missionaries employees utilize EQUIP training through CIT and COMPASS training with MTI. Reliant is continuing to develop new partnerships for the Cross Cultural training needs of our missionaries. Reliant's Missionary Resources leadership Reliant's International Program Team needs to approve any alternate Crosscross-Cultural cultural training. The The request for acceptance of alternate Training training needs to be initiated by the leadership of the Supervising Ministrysupervising ministry. Typically, missionaries You should aim to register for their approved Cross Cultural training once they pass 50% of their monthly international support goal. | ||||||
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International Release to Assignment
Roundtable Call
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Getting Started
When a missionary wishes you wish to move internationally, it helps if you will reach out to Reliant 6-12 months prior to their your desired deployment. Answering Answering the following questions will help us serve you and begin the transfer process.
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The Transfer process includes an assessment and a "Hiring Decision" between Reliant and the leadership of the international ministry. That decision may result in identifying areas in which the missionary needs to develop before being invited to this new role. The missionary is only free to announce a change and officially raise funds for the new ministry after the hiring decision has resulted in a New Ministry Offer. For these reasons, we encourage current missionaries to communicate wisely to friends, family and ministry partners. Helpful language includes comments like: "I believe God is calling me and I've started a discernment process with my leadership." "I hope to be released to an international assignment." "Our hope and dream is to minister internationally and we are preparing ourselves for that." "We hope you will continue supporting us if we are released to our new ministry."
Milestones During MTD
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At 50% - Plan Training Logistics
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Between 50-80% - Get Oriented with Reliant's Financial Processes
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Around 80% - Attend Cross-Cultural Training
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At 98-100% - Request Release (** a minimum of 10 business days is required between Release to Assignment and Departure)
- Request Release to Assignment
- Plane tickets may not be purchased prior to the missionary being Released to Assignment.
- Schedule Round-Table Phone-call between Reliant and the Local Supervision
- Finish all International Checklist requirements and submit remaining paperwork to international@reliant.org
Report to New Assignment!
- Send us your prayer letters
- Send us your prayer letters
Differences between U.S. and International Employment with Reliant
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